ICE makes arrests at NYC immigration court despite court ban

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made an arrest at a New York City immigration court on July 16, 2026, despite a federal judge's May 18 ruling that blocked such detentions. The arrest of Bronx resident Matar Ndiaye occurred during an asylum hearing, with his legal team arguing he was denied due process and had no prior warning. ICE claims arrests at alternative locations are unsafe due to anti-ICE protesters, citing exceptions in the court order.